Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Principal Pharmacist – Cellular Therapies and Haematology at our state-of-the-art cancer care centre located nationally/homebased? Join our dedicated team at GenesisCare UK and be part of something extraordinary.
The Role:
As a Principal Pharmacist – Cellular Therapies and Haematology with us, you'll play a pivotal role in leading the development and implementation of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) and haematology services across GenesisCare UK. You will act as the key pharmacy liaison, supporting the safe introduction of innovative therapies, developing competencies and training programmes, and ensuring robust clinical governance across these specialist areas. This is your opportunity to shape a rapidly evolving field while making a meaningful impact on patient care and outcomes.
Please note that while this position is home-based, it is a national role and the successful candidate will be required to travel to our UK network of centres on a weekly basis around business needs, so a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential for the role.
The position is full-time (37.5 hours, Mon-Fri) and available on a 12-month fixed term contract basis.
What You'll Do:
• Lead the development and implementation of pharmacy services for cellular therapies and haematology, including ATMPs such as CAR-T and related services like apheresis.
• Act as the subject matter expert for pharmacy in cellular therapies, representing GenesisCare at internal and external forums.
• Develop and implement pharmacy policies, procedures, and governance frameworks for ATMPs and haematology services.
• Design and deliver training programmes and competency frameworks for pharmacy teams in collaboration with the Education and Training Lead.
• Support the introduction of new therapies through horizon scanning, feasibility assessments, and service development initiatives.
• Provide clinical governance oversight, including audits, risk assessments, and compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including clinical directors, service development, and pharmacy leadership to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
• Support the introduction and management of aseptic compounding and reconstitution services across the organisation.
• Contribute to clinical trials setup and delivery within haematology and cellular therapies.
• Drive continuous improvement through audit, innovation, and service development activities.
What You'll Have:
• MPharm or BPharm degree and registration with the GPhC.
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or a specialist area (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive post-qualification experience in secondary care, with significant expertise in haematology and/or advanced therapies.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing ATMP or specialised pharmacy services.
• Extensive experience in clinical leadership, training, and competency development.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, audit, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with electronic prescribing systems and SACT protocols.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and lead complex projects.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle to aid national travel.
Why Choose GenesisCare:
Discover what's in store for you when you join the GenesisCare UK team:
• Shape your work-life balance with 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave.
• Prioritise your well-being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.
• Access our world-class radiotherapy - free to you and your immediate family, if required.
• Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Nurture your mental health and well-being through our well-being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.
• Enjoy hassle-free commutes with free parking at most of our centres.
• Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts.
Who We Are:
GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates.
We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics.
We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes.
Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we're dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies.
We’re passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development within their roles.
Join GenesisCare UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care.
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